Humanistic Judaism

The largest organization representing Humanistic Jews is the Society for Humanistic Judaism. They help people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life, with no belief of supernatural authority. The SHJ is the central body for the Humanistic Jewish Movement, the they assist in organizing and supporting congregations and in providing advocacy for its members.

What is a Humanistic Jew?

Humanistic Jews believe the following:

  • A Jew is someone who identifies with the history, culture and future of the Jewish people.
  • Jewish identity is best preserved in a free, pluralistic environment.
  • Jewish history is a human saga, a testament to the significance of human power and human responsibility.
  • Judaism is the historic culture of the Jewish people.
  • We possess the power and responsibility to shape our own lives independent of supernatural authority.
  • Ethics and morality should serve human needs.
  • The freedom and dignity of the Jewish people must go hand in hand with the freedom and dignity of every human being.

Learn more about this important, logical alternative to theistic beliefs at Wikipedia.